Eden Camp’s Living History Weekend aims to transport visitors back to the 1940s with a range of historical reenactors who recreate the sights, sounds, and stories of the Second World War.
The event started on Saturday, April 4 and will finish on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Here are some of the highlights from the first day, courtesy of The Yorkshire Post photographer Tony Johnson.
1. Eden Camp’s Living History Weekend 2026
Re-enactors David Farrance dressed in a 1937 French 21st Tirailleurs uniform with Pauline North representing the women's land army. Photo: Tony Johnson
2. Eden Camp’s Living History Weekend 2026
POWs are marched into Eden Camp during the attraction's living history weekend. Photo: Tony Johnson
3. Eden Camp’s Living History Weekend 2026
Re-enactors bring history to life at Eden Camp’s recreated Bomber Command war room, RAF Coningsby. Photo: Tony Johnson
4. Eden Camp’s Living History Weekend 2026
Re-enactors bring history to life at Eden Camp during the Living History Weekend. Photo: Tony Johnson